The Economizer-65 Plan is a lower cost alternative to the LifeStyle programs. The duration of disability benefits is the same as the LifeStyle-65 Plan. For disabilities which begin prior to age 60, benefits are paid until age 65. For disabilities beginning between the ages of 60–65, benefits are paid for two years or to age 65, whichever comes first. For disabilities beginning after age 65, benefits will be paid for one year.
The difference between the Economizer-65 Plan and other Trust endorsed plans of Income Protection (Disability) insurance is that the definition of disability becomes more restrictive after the first two years of benefit payments under this plan.
Other Trust Income Protection (Disability) plans contain a definition of disability commonly referred to as a “your own occupation” definition for the entire episode of disability (definition A above).
The Economizer Plan is offered with a 90-day waiting period, without Benefit Booster and Guaranteed Insurability options. It is about 25% less costly than our LifeStyle-65 Plan. The Economizer Income Protection (Disability) policy is designed for those who wish to maintain a basic level of Income Protection insurance.
Rates shown are subject to change.